History of Yoga Yoga is more than just a physical exercise. It is designed to be a meditation tied in with relaxation of the body and mind. The history of yoga is split up into four periods: the Vedic Period‚ Pre-Classical Period‚ Classical and Post-Classical Periods. In the Vedic Period‚ yogic teachings came from the Vedas‚ a collection of hymns which praise a divine power. From these praises‚ certain rituals and ceremonies were incorporated into stretches and the relaxation of the mind. The
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The Laughing Sutra The Laughing Sutra‚ written by Mark Salzman‚ integrates ideas from Confucianism‚ Buddhism‚ and Hinduism to help narrate Hsun-ching and Colonel Sun’s journey to America and back. These three religions were the dominant religions during the 1960’ s-1970‚ which was the time period of the novel. Hsun-ching‚ the "seeker of sutras" and the main character‚ was sent on a mission by his foster parent Wei-Ching to find “The Laughing Sutra”; a scroll that is supposed to free oneself from
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works of his‚ such as Sunflower Sutra and A Supermarket in California voice various ideas of the beats in a more specific and direct manner. This essay will focus specifically on the themes of crisis and recovery of the figurative and literal condition of the American landscape‚ the romanticised ideologies of its past‚ its present corruption and the tethered yet enduring intrinsic value that it possesses. This will be done by drawing on a close analysis of Sunflower Sutra and then by a discussion of
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Philosophy of Raja Yoga For many in the West‚ yoga is simply just a part of your workout plan‚ a means of strengthening the body‚ curing body ailments‚ and improving flexibility. As we review the philosophy of yoga we’ll find that it is "much more than a system of physical exercise for health‚ Yoga is . . . an ancient path to spiritual growth." (Raphael) The word yoga is related to the English word yoke. A yoke is a wooden plank custom fitted on cattle to help them pull the load. The same way the
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of Patanjali’s Yoga Suta When we speak of Yoga the first thing in mind is the posture‚ the breaths‚ the exercise. Yoga is commonly associated with flexibility and its complex postures. It is also associated with breathing excercises and meditation. But this is not always the case. There is more to Yoga than just the exercise. For those who studied Indian Philosophy‚ Hinduism or Indian culture and history‚ Yoga is not just all those things; it is something more. So what is Yoga to begin with
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History of Yoga The exact history and origins of yoga is uncertain; however‚ there are pieces that have been connected and allow some conclusions. Stone carvings depicting figures in Yoga positions have been found in archeological sites in the Indus Valley dating back 5‚000 years or more. In ancient times‚ the desire for greater personal freedom‚ health and long life‚ and heightened self-understanding gave birth to this system of physical and mental exercise which has since spread throughout the
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extreme state. Many have noted the benefits of exercise in diminishing the stress response. A host of studies points to the benefits of such exercise. Yoga‚ too‚ has been recommended and studied in its relationship to stress‚ although the studies are less scientifically replicable. Nonetheless‚ several researchers claim highly beneficial results from Yoga practice in alleviating stress and its effects. The practices recommended range from intense to moderate to relaxed asana sequences‚ plus pranayama
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Understanding US Yoga Industry: Currently Yoga is a $ 5.7 Billion industry in US. Yoga came to US in mid 19th Century‚ and was made popular by Swami Vivekanand during his World Parliament of Religions. The Yoga got much needed popularity from Margaret Woodrow Wilson. Initially Yoga was popular because of its primary elements‚ and then moved towards Spiritual aspects. Many popular books and journals have been written on Yoga that gained lots of popularity. Yoga also received push from many celebrities
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Introduction to Yoga What is yoga? Yoga is an ancient form of exercise that focuses on strength‚ flexibility balance and breathing to boost physical and mental wellbeing. The practice originated in India about 5‚000 years ago‚ and has been adapted in a variety of ways. What are the health benefits of yoga? Dozens of scientific trials have been published on yoga. most studies suggest that yoga has many benefits and is a safe and effective way to increase physical activity‚ especially strength‚ flexibility
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Yoga & Depression Everyone feels down sometimes‚ but when depression continues for a long time‚ it can lower your energy for living and make it easier for you to get sick because‚ it weakens your immune system. Clinical depression is a persistently sad‚ hopeless‚ and sometimes agitated state that profoundly lowers the quality of life and if untreated it can result in suicide. Since the 1970s yoga was studied for being the treatment for depression. Yoga has become more popular in the medical
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